Staffing Coordinator, ITV News (3 Month FTC)

ITN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support the management team within a dynamic newsroom environment. This role involves planning and maintaining staff and freelance rosters to ensure optimal coverage for programming needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a robust attitude towards managing staff requests. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and promotes flexible working arrangements, making a meaningful impact in a vibrant media landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience managing rosters or using roster software is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, forward planning, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, publish, and maintain rosters for staff and freelancers.
• Manage working hours in line with the Working Periods policy.
• Authorize weekly cost sheets for all booked freelancers.

Skills

Roster Management

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Tools

Roster Software

Job description

Full details of the job.

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN590

Applications Close Date

Applications Close Date 06 May 2025

Location

Department

Department ITV News

Team

Team ITV News - Admin & Production Support

Employment Type

Employment Type Fixed Term F/T

Duration

Duration 3 Month

Description

To support the management team working within the ITV Newsroom as part of the Administration team. Plan and maintain staff/freelance rosters to provide the required level of cover and capability for each area to meet programme requirements.

As this is a 3 Month FTC, we are looking for someone available immediately to start.

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for creating, publishing and maintaining rosters for staff and freelance across ITV News. Record/amend hours worked and absences for employees.
2. Manage working hours of each individual in line with the Working Periods policy.
3. Make changes to the published roster as required to meet programme needs, considering cost implications and working guidelines.
4. Book freelancers in line with finance, tax, and employment status guidelines.
5. Authorize weekly cost sheets for all booked freelancers, documenting costs and reasons.
6. Maintain the freelance pool.
7. Cover for other Administrators within ITV News as needed.
8. Understand HR policies to handle staffing issues efficiently and consistently.

Note: These are main responsibilities and not an exhaustive list. Duties may evolve over time.

Key Requirements

• Experience managing rosters or using roster software is highly desirable.
• Robust attitude towards requesting staff to work or change rosters.
• Excellent organizational, forward planning, and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity.
• Understanding of the financial implications of decisions.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at ITN. We value diversity and actively seek candidates from varied backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be provided for disabilities or health conditions. We promote flexible working arrangements, including part-time roles and job shares. Please inform us if you wish to explore these options during your application or at any stage of the process.